News

Widow of slain Arusha mineral trader speaks out as husband laid to rest

The body of prominent Arusha mineral trader Abdilah Mussa ‘Banjoo’, 54, was laid to rest on Friday, February 20, 2026, as his family called on the government to ensure justice over what they...

  1. Treason-accused Tanzanian cleric-politician speaks out on remand hardship

  2. Revealed: Location where mineral dealer was kidnapped

  3. Why real-time climate data is now crucial for smallholders

  1. Fibre optic infrastructure roll-out in Dar raises compliance concerns

  2. Blueprint for safe, standardised traditional medicine in Tanzania

  3. Tanzanian justice nominated for ICC bench

  4. Bertha Nanyaro: Redefining leadership in corporate law

  5. Climate action ineffective without tackling gender concerns, stakeholders warn

  6. Cardinal Pengo to be laid to rest in Pugu on Saturday

Africa

Zambia Vice President Nalumango hosts Africa’s richest Indian Prateek Suri in prestigious courtesy meeting

Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, hosted Africa’s richest Indian, Prateek Suri, in a prestigious courtesy meeting that highlighted the growing importance of leadership diplomacy and...

  1. Freelance journalist detained in Cameroon while reporting for AP on US deportees

  2. Zimbabwe war veterans challenge Mnangagwa term extension in court

  3. Nigeria says 100 more US military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists

  1. Turkey's Erdogan says Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits nobody

  2. Cyclone Gezani leaves 59 dead in Madagascar, displaces more than 16,000

  3. Italian PM Meloni proposes climate‑shock debt suspension for African countries

  4. China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries

  5. Zimbabwe cabinet backs bill to extend presidential terms to seven years

  6. US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military

World

Iran tells UN chief it will respond 'decisively' if subjected to military aggression

US President Donald Trump's rhetoric towards Iran "signals a real risk of military aggression," Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations said in the letter, adding Iran did not want a war.

  1. US pays $160 million of more than $4 billion owed to UN

  2. King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein

  3. Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say

  4. Top Trump Homeland Security spokesperson to depart with immigration crackdown under scrutiny

Business

Gold powers Tanzania’s export growth as earnings hit $17.6 billion

Gold export earnings jumped by 37.4 percent to $4.7 billion, supported by favourable global prices and increased production

  1. Tanzania cracks down on tax evasion at inland container depots, eyes 24-hour operations to boost revenue

  2. Bank of Tanzania nears 20-tonne gold reserve target 18 months early

  3. Why local corporates are critical for attracting startup investments in Tanzania

  4. TBS’ new global status clears the path for Tanzanian exports

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